Aguero has now scored 27 goals in 29 Premier League games in 2016, reiterating just how decisive and crucial he is for City as Pep Guardiola’s men return to Manchester with all three points despite the fact that the Spanish tactician made several changes to his team.

With Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva on the bench and with no John Stones or Ilkay Gundogan in the squad, it was certainly a risk from the visitors to make changes for a tough away fixture. However, Aguero ensured that there were no slip ups as City temporarily go top of the Premier League table.